I Got Rich in Period Fiction
Chapter 193: Control

Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Control

Secretary Chang naturally had no objections; he had actually been wanting to find Qiao Qingyu for a while.

However, due to He Xiuyu’s identity, he didn’t dare to act.

Secretary Chang took Qiao Qingyu back to the office, while Lu Ye and He Xiuyu were led by another person in charge to inspect other workshops and they discussed issues of raw material supply.

Initially, building the factory here was chosen because, despite being located in the Northwest, it was integrated with convenient transportation and an expansive area, as well as the raw materials needed for producing plastic films, like the oil field a thousand kilometers away.

Moreover, what mattered most was its proximity to the Tenghai Research Base.

So, this person in charge had been eager to meet He Xiuyu and didn’t expect him to come by today; they certainly wouldn’t miss such an opportunity.

At this time in the office, Qiao Qingyu got straight to the point, "Some time ago, I went to Beijing. An elderly gentleman named Wu Xiujie found me."

Secretary Chang’s expression was complex. There were newspapers on his desk, and he pointed saying, "I actually found out about Mr. Wu’s big move from the newspapers."

That was a news report about Wu Xiujie donating twelve national treasures that had been lost overseas.

In the photo, Wu Xiujie had a very kind smile.

And those treasures were indeed national treasures.

This was not in doubt, so to say there was something wrong with him, before ample evidence, no one would believe it.

If he weren’t two-faced, even Qiao Qingyu herself would admire such a person.

At that moment, Secretary Chang asked, "What did he say to you?"

Qiao Qingyu did not answer Secretary Chang’s question, but instead turned the conversation with another question, "Secretary Chang, how is your chairman nowadays?"

Secretary Chang did not mind the question. Speaking of the chairman, he showed a hint of concern, "If only I knew how they are now, we’ve been unable to make contact."

"Hasn’t the construction here been halted? How did it resume?"

"The higher-ups said some of the evidence was fabricated. Since there were fabricated issues, it means there are problems with other evidence as well. Besides, our chemical plant is urgently needed by China, so after review, they let us continue construction."

"What about the funding?"

Secretary Chang smiled, "That must be credited to our chairman’s foresight. When he decided to invest in building the factory here, he set up an account domestically filled with plenty of funds for operations."

"Why can’t you make contact? Are phone calls not going through?"

Qiao Qingyu fell silent for a moment but then suddenly asked, "Secretary Chang, how long have you been working for Wulong Group?"

Secretary Chang was taken aback, clearly not expecting Qiao Qingyu to ask him such a question. If someone else asked, he might not respond, but he had more patience with Qiao Qingyu, "I’ve been here for ten years."

"Oh, it’s been that long. Then, do you know how the relationship is between the brothers Wu Xiucai and Wu Xiujie?"

Secretary Chang laughed, pointing at the man in the newspaper, "Don’t be fooled by how kindly he smiles now. In M Country, he has quite a reputation––countless mistresses and many illegitimate children."

This wasn’t a secret, and what’s more, Wu Xiujie took pride in it.

"Wulong Group was founded by Wu Xiucai; does Wu Xiujie hold any shares?"

"He does not," Secretary Chang replied patiently.

"Secretary Chang, if those twelve national treasures had all belonged to him, that would be one thing, but if they were all bought with money, that would be a significant expense."

"Yes, I didn’t think of that. I’m not very familiar with Mr. Wu’s lifestyle, but those national treasures weren’t part of his collection. However, he has his own company and family assets; the senior Mr. Wu even urged our chairman to take good care of his older brother on his deathbed."

Qiao Qingyu looked at Secretary Chang, a forty-year-old middle-aged man with glasses, pale skin, and quite scholarly. He spoke Chinese very well. It was said he had a doctorate from a top U.S. university.

He was a significant presence.

But Qiao Qingyu didn’t know if he was trustworthy.

Aside from knowing that Wu Xiujie was a playboy, there seemed to be no other useful clues.

After all, he was just a secretary and not a member of the Wu Family. If he could get in touch with Wu Tai, he might know something, but Wu Tai was Wu Xiujie’s biological son.

Qiao Qingyu glanced around the office and said leisurely, "If you can’t contact your chairman and president for a long time, what will happen to this factory?"

"Of course, it will continue to operate. We already have a complete plan, and the production line has arrived domestically. We can source raw materials locally, so there’s no problem with the factory starting normal production."

"So, you will stay in the country indefinitely?"

Secretary Chang hesitated, looking at Qiao Qingyu. He remembered the photograph; if this girl really was the chairman’s granddaughter, then she surely could be trusted. But what if she wasn’t?

But now, since he couldn’t contact the chairman and president, he dared not go to Qiao Family Team to find Han Xianglan.

Moreover, without the orders of the chairman and president, he would not dare to act rashly. Even though he couldn’t contact them now, he felt it was only temporary. Given the chairman’s ability, he would surely get out of the predicament; it was just a matter of time. So he needed to wait patiently.

Secretary Chang said with a smile, "I can’t leave for the time being."

Qiao Qingyu, being a clever person, of course knew that Secretary Chang didn’t trust her either. Nonetheless, she said, "A few days ago when I was in Beijing, Mr. Wu found me. In public, he said I looked a lot like someone. But when we were alone, he actually said that I better pray that my mother is not Wu Xiucai’s daughter."

Secretary Chang was stunned.

Qiao Qingyu continued, "You think he might be becoming senile, repeating himself in a way that confuses others?"

"This..." Secretary Chang awkwardly said, "Maybe Mr. Wu was just joking with you."

"Let’s hope," Qiao Qingyu stood up, ready to leave, and said with a smile, "I’m sorry for taking up so much of your time."

"Not at all, not at all." Secretary Chang handed his business card to Qiao Qingyu, "This is my card. Call this number if you need anything."

Qiao Qingyu took the business card and tucked it into her bag.

Upon leaving the office, she happened to see He Xiuyu and Lu Ye walking toward her from a distance with two men.

They were talking as they walked, seeming to be in a good mood.

When leaving, the person in charge enthusiastically offered to drive them back to Tenghai Research Base in a large truck, but He Xiuyu declined.

He still had belongings at the Xichuan Office.

When she arrived home, it was already night, with stars twinkling above. Lights shone in the family housing at the base.